Tapper brought up the fact that Trump did not refer to Ted Cruz as “Lyin’ Ted,” but called him Sen. Cruz. He also brought up the fact that Trump did not use John Kasich’s first name, but called him Governor Kasich.

Tapper also pointed out that Trump expressed gratitude while speaking on two issues he feels strongly about. Trump credits his success in New York to the fact that trade deals have been detrimental to the economy. He also feels this will result in him doing well in other states.

The second issue, according to Tapper, is the fact that the Republican primary election system is “rigged.”

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“It helps paint him as an outsider, at war with the elites,” Tapper said. “It also helps him, should he get to the Republican convention in Cleveland without that magic 1,237 number of delegates he needed.”

Tapper went on to say, “That Donald Trump you heard this evening. That is the Donald Trump pivoting to become a general election candidate.”

Agreeing with Tapper’s statement, reporter Bash stated that Trump appeared more subdued as he spoke about the election system, saying Trump realizes that he will need to work within that system to get the necessary delegates and keep the ones he has now.

“There is no question that this was a fundamentally different Donald Trump, candidate Donald Trump and I think, fair to say, maybe less reality tv show Donald Trump,” Bash said.